Watch: Tennessee Fans Send-Off Lady Vols to Sweet Sixteen

Watch: Tennessee Fans Send-Off Lady Vols Basketball to Sweet Sixteen

KNOXVILLE, Tenn.– On Thursday morning, Tennessee fans gathered on the Neyland Dr. side of Pratt Pavilion to send off the Lady Vols basketball squad as they head to Wichita, Kansas, to take on Louisville in the Sweet Sixteen of the NCAA Tournament. 

Kellie Harper and the entire Lady Vols squad took pictures with fans and waved goodbye to Lady Vol Nation before boarding the bus. 

Jordan Horston Carrying Around Customized Caution Sign

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Kellie Harper Taking Pictures With Fans at Send-Off Celebration

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Keyen Green Signing an Autograph for a Fan

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Jordan Horston Waving to Lady Vol Fans With Caution Sign in Hand

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Tamari Key Taking Photo With Lady Vol Fan

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Harper also delivered a message to the fans, telling them "if you cannot come to Wichita, be as loud as you can be so we can hear you all the way from Tennessee!" 

Highlights from the Lady Vols' send-off party can be watched above. 

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Jack Foster
JACK FOSTER

Jack is a sophomore at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville majoring in Journalism/Electronic Media. Jack grew up in Paris, Tennessee, but now spends the majority of his time in Knoxville doubling as a student and sports journalist for Volunteer Country. Jack has been a sports junkie since he was a young kid and always watched NFL football with his dad on Sundays. Jack still follows the NFL religiously, as he is an avid fantasy football player. Jack started with Volunteer Country in May of 2021 and has since helped provide full coverage of football, baseball and men's and women's basketball. Jack also works as a recurring member of WUTK's Rock Solid Sports show on Wednesdays and Fridays, and he also serves as head sports producer of The Volunteer Channel's Vol News, a student-run show at the University. When Jack is not watching or covering sports, find him on the golf course or back home spending time with his parents, younger sister and friends. Follow Jack on Twitter and Instagram by clicking "Twitter" and "Instagram" to see all of his work with Volunteer Country as well as student media.